World Autism Awareness Day 2013

April 2, 2013 |Chron.com staff

The 'Light It Up Blue' campaign highlights World Autism Awareness Day as organizations, supporters and families commemorate with speeches, fundraisers and more.

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In this picture made available Wednesday April 3, 2013, the famous water fountain (Jet d'eau) is illuminated by blue lights to mark the Light It Up blue for World Autism Awareness Day, in Geneva, Switzerland, Tuesday, April 2, 2013.

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In this picture made available Wednesday April 3, 2013, the famous water fountain (Jet d'eau) is illuminated by blue lights to mark the Light It Up blue for World Autism Awareness Day, in Geneva, Switzerland, Tuesday, April 2, 2013.